Quote by Mikhail Baryshnikov

You cannot be happy with your family while being personally unhappy with your work. It's a Catch-22 kind of thing.

You cannot be happy with your family while being personally

Summary

This quote suggests that one's personal happiness within their family is interconnected with their happiness at work. It implies that if one is unsatisfied or unhappy with their work, it becomes difficult for them to truly be content or happy within their family life. The quote reveals a Catch-22 situation, highlighting the dilemma that arises when two conflicting situations or conditions contribute to a paradoxical outcome. In this case, it implies that personal discontentment with work can hinder one's ability to experience complete happiness in their family relationships.

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By Mikhail Baryshnikov

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